Kerrie Finlay-Bonner

Introducing a new era for EMEA Fashion & Living; evolving our strategy to one of Consumer centricity, leveraging our powerful IP’s, building Strategic Partnerships and maximising Regional Category opportunities. Above all, driving sustainable growth.

Created a 5year Omnichannel category vision for the UK & Ireland Integrated Marketplace, based on consumer mindsets and where / how she shops. Built a network with the Central Product teams and European country commercial partners to drive product efficiencies, whilst meeting consumer trends and product needs. Drove cross functional working partnerships, to streamline processes and improve decision making. Mentored and developed a high performing sales team who continue to teach me every day.

Seeking a dynamic career move; a role which would deliver results and incorporate the following: Digital commerce Strategy and execution Team Building / management Wholesale and retail management Learning and development to support future career progression

Owner of the 2nd largest category in the Nike UK & IRE portfolio, >20% of total revenues, the largest EMEA Territory. Created an Omni channel led Nike Kids Marketplace vision, to maintain Nike's number 1 market share lead and achieve the number 1 E Commerce Territory in EMEA. Acted as the London conduit between Global & EMEA teams to drive action & influence future Digital strategies through local insights. Created, motivated & mentored a highly successful sales team.

Set in place UKIRE Strategy and delivered results by increasing Women's Share of business. Gained significant efficiencies and managed complexities of merging three businesses into one category. Improved mutual profitability for Nike and partners through diversified assortment and distribution channels. Collaborated with the Brand team to drive engagement, revenues and profit through benchmark account plans and distribution strategies aligned to the consumer. Demonstrated true leadership of a successful Sales organisation, by coaching and motivating the Sales Team to deliver results.

Built an Apparel strategy to grow revenue faster than Footwear, resulting in market share doubling in year one and doubled revenues in year two. Collaborated with Global teams to harness Global product efficiencies and deliver net revenue goals. Grew mutual profit through diversified product mix & distribution strategies. Recruited, led & coached a benchmark Sales Team

Developed the UK & Ireland marketplace strategy, aligned with European stakeholders and their vision. Responsible for Account group P&L, in line with country and European budgets. Built, led and mentored a high performing Sales Team

Managing the Seasonal strategy and selling Product lines to accounts across Ireland and JJB Sports.

Responsible for Seasonal Line planning including Product adoption, Launch plans, Seasonal promotions and overall category P&L & Marketing budgets.

Managing prominent Grocery Trade Territory. Delivering weekly, monthly and annual Sales targets, in line with Sales Strategy. Ownership & accountability for Brands instore presentation, aswell as hosting Global visits.

Diploma course covering all B2B, Marketing strategy, Finance and Business planning subjects, combined with a French Business language module.

Arts degree with Erasmus program completed in Year 3.

Erasmus program focussing on French language including Linguistics, Literature and History